Your rights with ICE in the current crisis
Know your rights when interacting with ICE
In this crisis in our communities caused by the "Operation Metro Surge" of federal immigration enforcement, you may be wondering about your rights.
All people in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status. There are lots of resources and educational opportunities provided by community groups to help you understand your constitutional rights. Here are a few:
Minnesota8
Minnesota8 is an organization that provides immigrant support and resources for Southeast Asian communities. On their website, they have information about what to do if someone you care about gets detained and information about your rights when interacting with police and ICE. There is written information in English, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese. There are videos in English, Khmer, Hmong, and Vietnamese.
Minnesota 8
International Institute of Minnesota
International Institute of Minnesota is a nonprofit immigrant and refugee resettlement and service organization. They've provided a guide for your rights when interacting with ICE, in multiple languages.
International Institute of Minnesota
League of Women Voters
On Sunday, Jan. 11, the League of Women Voters Roseville Area hosted a panel discussion called Due Process, the Constitution, and You. Panelists included Christine Tucci Osorio, ISD 622 Superintendent of Schools; Alicia Granse, ACLU-MN Staff Attorney; and Erica Scheider, Roseville City Chief of Police. The panelists answered audience questions about ICE, due process, and what is currently happening in the community from their individual perspectives.
Up Next:
Immigration: Know Your Rights & Responsibilities as an Ally
League of Women Voters Saint Paul
Jan. 18 | 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Zoom
"This month, we'll speak to local leaders working to support the rights of immigrant communities in St. Paul and Minnesota. We will learn about the ICE presence in the Twin Cities (especially in light of President Trump's announcement targeting the Somali community), discuss what it means to be a good ally to our neighbors, and explore options for action.
Featured speakers:
- Louica Alexandre, Staff Attorney, The Advocates for Human Rights
- Joann Ellis, LWVSP Member and community activist"
Freedom of Speech, the Constitution and You: Civics 101
League of Women Voters Roseville Area
Feb 15 | 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Ramsey County Library Maplewood (also on Zoom)
3025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood
"Learn about freedom of speech from a journalist, educator, and lawyer. A public education event on the understanding, legal implications, and application of the 1st Amendment of the Constitution. Bring your questions! Doors open at 1:00 PM."
Roseville Area Schools
Roseville Area Schools has a web page dedicated to community resources. This page includes information about immigrant rights, food support, and legal resources.
This webinar about immigrant rights led by the ACLU of Minnesota was hosted by Roseville Area Schools for district families in December:
City of Roseville
On Jan. 14, the City posted information on Facebook from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about your rights and some tips for interacting with law enforcement:
The City also provided more resources about your rights and information for immigrants on the Roseville website:
Sahan Journal
Sahan Journal, a nonprofit news outlet in the Twin Cities, has curated this guide of resources for immigrants and observers:
Anna Nguyen
Special City Council Meeting
After an outpouring of requests by residents for the city to do more, the City of Roseville has scheduled a Special Meeting for Jan. 22 to "discuss staff findings and consider policies, ordinances, and other actions related to immigration enforcement in our community."
